My Elders Taught Me: Aspects of Western Great Lakes American Indian Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780819186928)

In this book the author examines various aspects of a selection of Western Great Lakes American Indian philosophical traditions and beliefs. He combines over forty years of stories, anecdotes, and observations learned from Western Great Lakes tribal elders into a coherent and thought-provoking philosophy text which challenges readers to look beyond their own cultural prepossessions and discover a method of asking questions where the answers come from within. Contents: Setting the Stages: From Another Perspective; The Atisokanak World; Creation and the Early 'Earth World'; The Earth and its 'People'; The Star People; The Inherent Primacy of Female Beings.

Author: John F. Boatman
ISBN-10: 0819186929
ISBN-13: 9780819186928
Publisher: University Press of America
Language: English
Published: 05/20/1992
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.20d